01 v. t. To indicate, as by a symptom, some method of treatment contrary to that which the general tenor of the case would seem to require; especial…
imp. & p. p.
Contraindicated; p. pr. & vb. n.
Contraindicating
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To indicate, as by a symptom, some method of treatment contrary to that which the general tenor of the case would seem to require; especially, to indicate that a particular method of treatment should not be used; as, penicilin is contraindicated in patients who have shown hypersensitivity.(Med.)“Contraindicating symptoms must be observed.” — Harvey.